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🚀 Transforming Invoice Processing with AI: GVB – Gebäudeversicherung Bern's Success Story with Yokoy Every company processes a huge number of invoices every year — and many companies still do it all manually. But what if AI could take capture, verify, and authorise every invoice? That’s what GVB are doing with Yokoy, and it’s transforming how they work. ✨ With Yokoy, GVB has: 1. Unified expense and invoice management on one AI-powered platform  2. Simplified employee submissions with an intuitive mobile-first experience  3. Automated invoice processing across multiple formats  4. Raised just 3 support tickets in 12 months — it’s that easy to use Discover how Markus Schenkel & Philipp Röthlisberger streamlined their workflows and boosted efficiency with Yokoy. 🔍 Read the full case study: https://lnkd.in/dCDtGvCp #AI #InvoiceProcessing #FinanceAutomation #Efficiency #Yokoy #GVB #Innovation #BusinessGrowth 

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🌪️ Weather Update: Things are getting wild out there! But amidst the snowy chaos in the last two days, the teams from LaVita GmbH have found their common denominator. ☁️ After some input on the science of great teams, essential communication skills, a great exercise called the anxiety party and the trusted negotiation loop to hone in on what mattered most, they have a goal to follow through on for the next 8 months with a continual learn cycle - the only way to get to sustained team high-performance. 🎉 Whether it's snowing, raining or the sun is shining - nothing beats the magic of coming together over a common goal and weathering the storm together and creating wonderful collective human and team experiences ❤️. . . . . #TeamSpirit #TeamWork #Belonging

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Here is an article that Cees de Witte nicely forwarded to me fully validating why we are building nooon. Many might write us off since we are an influencer powered product but when you look deeper you will find that what we actually are: the future of #Hotel marketing. Content and Creator Quality control, Security and Data analysis for all direct sales will be heavily based on content led marketing. Consumer behaviour is changing and how we buy and look for answers is different then it was even just 3 years ago! My mission for nooon is to build a tool for the hotel industry that they can fully rely on and become the go to platform for all future collaborations, content purchasing and direct sales. Maintal Tagesanzeiger Link to the article: https://lnkd.in/duHadAU6

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6+1 months in: first learnings being at willhaben..and what a ride! The time flies and I have caught myself working at Willhaben for nearly 7 months. Some reflections and personal learnings: → willhaben: this company has so much to offer, both to its users and clients. Even though the business is well established, teams are always looking for more opportunities to do something new: being this an innovative data-driven approach with the #CleanRoom with IKEA or a new business direction for people who want to find the best mortgage option. And so much more in the making! → #Leadership: joining a new senior team who has been in business for years as their Lead is not an easy task, however I see it as an opportunity for both sides: we can all learn, see things from different angles and, most importantly, contribute. My go-to-approach: keep an open mind, be curious and listen! People are the hardest but the most rewarding material to work with. → #Prioritisation: At first I was about to learn everything and become an expert yesterday. Obviously, it did not work. The realities show that you simply cannot grasp all of the things, it takes time. Learnings - force yourself to take this time and go one step at a time! → Numbers vs. Context: I would recommend everyone who is starting a similar role to understand and prioritise your business numbers first: revenue, sales targets, YoY growth, churn, retention, clients segmentation, etc.…this is something you can understand relatively fast, it will give you control and stable feet to stand on; business context and the “why is it this way” come later and will become a nice add-on. → Your support board: your peers and colleagues are your assets. Be hungry (and proactive) to grasp their wisdom and experience! → New language: working in a language you never worked in (in my case German) is extremely challenging. I simply had situations when I sweated hard and did not understand what people were saying. But time has a unique power - it normalises things that are not initially normal. Be ok with this but do take actions to improve yourself: I got back to the weekly German classes with a specific focus on leadership, DACH professional culture, presentation and business communication. Purposeful training always helps. For anyone in the same situation my advice would be - find a good teacher and prioritise it on a regular basis! For emails - use #ChatGPT and learn from it. Small consistent steps forward with the help of technology, patience and humour will climb any mountain. Quoting my beautiful colleague Sandra Mayr: “das wird schon!” :)  → Assess your other knowledge gaps and prioritise it: it could be a product deep-dive pitch to your clients, or a budget planning for the next 5 years. Have your plan ready, learn from your team and get their feedback.    It's just a few thoughts, I am sure I will have so much more in the time onwards! The ride has been great so far, I am very grateful!

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You attend OMR in Hamburg on May 7th or 8th? Interested in AI, especially AI-based solutions for digital commerce and media? Schedule a meeting with me or a Retresco expert! ➡ Book a meeting here: https://lnkd.in/dJEEV4Wd #AI #CustomizedAI #GenAI #GenKI #GenerativeAI #CotentAutomation #Textautomation #DigitalCommerce #Media #OMR24 #OMRfestival

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🌍 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯: 𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 In a global landscape where mobility is increasingly joint, the well-being of expatriates holds significant importance. As someone deeply involved in recruiting and integrating international talent, I cannot ignore the stark realities unveiled by the Expat Insider 2023 survey. The findings are sobering: Germany, a nation known for its economic prowess and cultural richness, lags in expatriate satisfaction, ranking a disheartening 𝟰𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝟱𝟯 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 surveyed. This revelation demands our attention and collective action. In conversations about expatriates' challenges, one must recognize the profound impact of societal dynamics, including the rise of movements like the AfD. The palpable sense of unease and disconnect reported by expatriates underscores a broader concern: 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆. Would you please allow me to share a poignant anecdote? A friend recently posed a seemingly rhetorical question: "Do you know anyone who left Germany because it's emotionally too cold here?" Sadly, I do. Each departure represents a loss of talent and a narrative of disillusionment and disconnection. The implications resonate deeply, especially in professions where compassion and empathy are paramount. Consider the poignant irony faced by healthcare professionals from Kosovo, who find themselves caring for individuals whose ideologies starkly contrast the values they hold dear. At the heart of the matter lies a call to action. We cannot afford to dismiss these findings as mere statistics. They reflect the lived experiences of individuals who enrich our communities and contribute to our collective tapestry. What drives expatriate dissatisfaction in Germany? The survey points to multifaceted challenges: a labyrinthine bureaucracy, digitalization gaps, and an increasingly strained housing market. Perhaps most poignant is the revelation that expatriates perceive Germans as among the least friendly populations—a stark reminder of the importance of fostering genuine connections in an increasingly interconnected world. You find the link to the survey in my comment. #ExpatInsights #Inclusion #CommunityBuilding #Germany #GlobalMobility

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I have to confess that I have been nervous: Standing on this massive stage in front of an 11k people audience and speaking to no one less than Mateo Price, Chief Strategy Officer of MrBeast. 🤯 What a beast of an experience… 😉 During our interview on the OMR Conference stage this Tuesday, Mateo shared fascinating insights on how AI is transforming their creative process. My biggest three take aways: 1. Mateo outlined their creative process, spanning ideation, design, production, editing and localisation. AI tools are already being utilized broadly! 2. AI’s biggest benefit is saving time: As MrBeast reinvests every single dollar back into new video production, their main constraint is time. AI tools enable  them to work faster and more efficiently. 3. Their favourite AI tool is Aloud, Youtube's dubbing feature, and multi-language-audio: MrBeast's content is already available in 15 languages around the globe. And now the best news of the week: Soon, there will be a 16th language available – GERMAN! 🎉 This is a perfect example of what I believe: AI will significantly enhance creativity. 💪 At YouTube, we're thrilled to see how top content creators like MrBeast experiment with AI tools. At the same time, we at YouTube are committed to develop AI responsibly. This means carefully considering potential benefits while proactively assessing and addressing challenges and risks. We adhere to our principle-based approach and collaborate closely with industry partners. ➡️ What was your favourite talk at #OMR24?  Let me know in the comments! #OMR #AI #Creators #YouTube #CreativeAI

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The technology of 2024 is not GPT-4, it’s GLP-1 (Ozempic). I was surprised! Read a post below for all 6 future trends. Since 2012 living in Hamburg it’s a must to visit OMR. My top talks of the first day: 🎤 Kim Kardashian was speaking just 200 meters away! She is very beautiful, yet has a true inner grace. As a mother of four, she manages a billion-dollar company SKIMS (with a team of only 300, online D2C sales. Hard to imagine how high are the profits, and she talked about bringing company public). Additionally , there is a cosmetics brand, a $120M VC fund, law school, and an acting career - stunned by such productivity! 🌱 Bryan Johnson is my personal health journey inspirer, his advices for achieving substantial health and longevity: • 🏋️ 6 hours of exercise weekly • 🚭 No smoking or drinking • 🥦 A greens-focused diet • 🛌 7 hours of sleep nightly • 🩺 Regular health checkups 📈 Scott Galloway is famous for predictions in the future, he sees 2024 as: 1️⃣ TikTok’s will challenge Netflix and Spotify, eventually will draw Western investors to avoid bans. TikTok is the most underrated tech company. 2️⃣ AI reached its peak. As AI valuations falter, traditional tech empires begin to strike back and each company will have a strong co-pilot. 3️⃣ GLP-1 / OZEMPIC is the most trending in search “how to …” Medical companies like Novo Nordisk making x10 more returns than AI companies on selling the drug. 4️⃣ India is set to become the new global powerhouse, overtaking China. 5️⃣ Meta will focus on expanding WhatsApp as a key growth platform. Businesses should do their best to capture customers in it. 6️⃣ AIs biggest impact is not taking somebody’s work, but is fighting loneliness. There is a big threat for young man to date AI girlfriends in the future and avoid reality. Let me know what you think & happy to catch up today! #OMR2024 #TechTrends #KimKardashian #BryanJohnson #ScottGalloway #HealthAndWellness #DigitalInnovation #GlobalTrends

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🧨 FAAREN Group SURPASSES 10,000 CAR SUBSCRIPTIONS PER YEAR 🧨 Our CEO and Co-Founder, Daniel Garnitz, announced this exciting milestone when speaking at the AIM Group (Marketplaces / Classifieds)'s Autobuzz Conference this week. 👏 Car Subscriptions have an extremely bright future in the automotive market. 🚗 Car Subscription now accounts for 10% of new car sales in Germany and that number is expected to grow to 30% globally 🌎 by 2031. Several big names in the United States have taken notice; companies such as AutoNation, Hertz, and Ford have all started their own Car Subscription programs. Car dealers nationwide will start seeing an impact on revenue if they do not adopt the business model as well. 🚨 FAAREN Group is here to help! FAAREN offers automotive retailers a seamless entry way into the subscription market using our state-of-the-art white label software. Get in touch with me to learn more and embrace the future of the automotive market! 🚀 Daniel said it best: “Do not close your eyes to the car subscription market. It has come to stay” #microlease #carsubscription #longtermrental #future #automotive #dealership #research #mobility #newmobility #automotiveindustry #autosales #EV #interestrates https://lnkd.in/gJB7Nzu8

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𝐓𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐭, 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐞 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐠𝐨 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐰. I come from a culture where most people care a lot what others are thinking and of course I am not always immune to it either.. ➡ 𝐘𝐞𝐭, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐈 𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞, 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈 𝐡𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐨 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐰. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐬, 𝐞.𝐠.: - leaving Berlin with 19, - going to Italy with 24 to learn a "rather rare" but beautiful language, while working as a promotor - an internship in Kuala Lumpur or - accepting a tech-sales job in Barcelona instead of doing the rather traditional and "more safe" but boring 9-5 in Germany.. The list is long. 🤷‍♂️ Same applies also to running a lead gen business next to a demanding core job between 2020 and 2022, investing everything I had into the stock market or simply most private related topics → 𝐀𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐛𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭 𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐦𝐲 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞. I truly believe to succeed in life, in order to be noticed and to make significant impact, we sometimes need to diverge from the conventional or expected path in life. 𝐒𝐨 𝐥𝐞𝐭'𝐬 𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡 - 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨𝐨 𝐦𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬' 𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧. ▶ If you agree, comment below 👇 - - - 🔔 Activate the bell and follow me Claudio Meidler for regular posts about #sales, #salesenablement, #personalgrowth and #coaching

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We are going to OMR again! Want to learn more about eResidency and the benefits of having and Estonian company? Or just coming by to say "Hi!"? Check down below where and when you can find Anne-Liis Theisen, to catch up! 👇

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We went from 340 to +11.000 Followers on Instagram in one month 👇Here is how we did it: We started to build our social media presence with VOYMOND at the beginning of this year. First we had a pretty average growth rate - then at the end of March one of our Videos went viral and brought us lots of new followers. Since then some videos have performed quite well, whereas others absolutely have not. We are thankful, happy and proud with what is achieved so far BUT it’s still a long way to our audience & reach goal set for our launch in October. 📍Whats your best Instagram reach and growth tip? #startups #founders #digitalmarketing #socialmedia #entrepreneurship

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#Hiring aleeeert 🚨 Are you looking for a new challenge, fun team, and exciting customers to work with? We're searching for a German-speaking Customer Success Manager at charles 🌟 WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? 1 | Engage with top consumer and retail brands, diving deep into their strategies and challenges. 2 | Strategize and lead them through the nuances of conversational commerce and marketing for tangible value. 3 | Cultivate authentic, trust-based relationships every day. 4 | Celebrate monumental success stories, witnessing transformative customer interactions. 5 | Become a frontrunner and one of the world's first and best experts in the field. 👉 Explore the opportunity: [Link in comments]. Connect with our team & get an insiders view on how it's like to work at charles Marthe B., Oliver Kracheel, Antonio L. 💛

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𝗦𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗢𝗠𝗥 🚀 One more day until OMR 2024 in Hamburg! 🤩 We're excited to welcome all of you at Google Haus - Karoline 45 tomorrow and Wednesday. 🤝 Stop by to learn all about Google AI, Google Ads, YouTube and more. 💥 Questions? Feel free to reach out. 💬 #OMR #GoogleAI - - - 🔔 Want to read more? Follow me Maximilian for regular posts and updates on #digitalmarketing, #lifeatgoogle and #career in tech.

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🎙️ Episode #7 of the Hotel Tech Insider podcast is out now! Arno Sonderfeld from Schlossbräu mk | Hotels GmbH has a unique combo for anyone starting a hotel brand: (1) he has owner mindset and (2) he's a total techie. These two factors combined with built in demand from their sister company Lindner Group has turned this upstart hotel group into a massive success. Want to hear the full episode? Spotify and Apple Podcasts *link in comments* below ⬇️ Here's what we discussed in this episode: 👉 Why hotels should treating technology like a process, not a purchase 👉 How open APIs enable no code innovation for hotels with platforms like Zapier and Make 👉 How he crowd sourced his PMS decision to his other tech partners 👉 Why his team never used 40% of his old on premise PMS features Next week we've got an incredible episode with Adrian Schmidt VP Digital Development and Strategy at HR Group so follow Hotel Tech Insider on your favorite podcast platform to get updated when new episodes drop each week.

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What does perfecting a craft mean? During my internship at Brand Trust GmbH in 2011 I did not only met some amazing people like Christian Wichmann (thanks for hiring me 😅), Felix Neugebauer or Alexandra Hartmann just to name a few but also learned one or two things about brands. I consider myself a below average consultant, consulting was really not for me but I was very good in creating like creating slides and visual communication. Plus I picked up some of the principles of creating a powerful brand based on the many case studies and companies Brand Trust GmbH worked with. I will speak about that next. In terms of craft creation: I created ~200 presentation templates inspired by Nancy Duarte presentations skill book, I learned that shades often don't look good and animation should only be done by the presenter if at all. In someway my internship unexpectantly created my foundation and interest in understanding user experience and user interaction. This helps me today in creating designs for users at Subscribed but it also helped to work in product at Canva presentations. I still have a long way to go, but it always helps if you can resolve 90%+ of challenges in under one day 1 working day running a startup with the people on a team - like with Mitchell Bradley and Mario Kozumplik. 👉 Thank you for that Brand Trust team I still benefit form it today 🔥 Next I want to speak about: How do you make a brand powerful? "Strong brands never deviate from their chosen path. They never overstep the boundaries of their credibility. They do nothing that contradicts their values" I will speak in the next post more about how these brand principles and how they serve me well and how they can also serve you based on my LinkedIn presence, experience and analytical data gathered.

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👋 Are you ready for our startup teams #9 to #16 ? On May 2nd we open our voting and need your support to decide which startups will make our TOP10 and pitch at the Hinterland of Things Conference in Bielefeld. It's not just about the prestige - the top three will share a 50k prize, sponsored by NRW.BANK Bank, and win a one-year subscription to AddedVal.io. To help you with your decision, we will introduce you to all of the 24 startups and their ideas. Here are the second eight of them: #9 FINDIQ offers the first approach to intelligently leverage the departing knowledge of the mechanical engineering industry by integrating a novel AI that combines knowledge management and assistance systems in a service software. #10 Grammario is a cutting-edge app designed to tackle individual grammar challenges for learners of all levels. We are committed to providing everyone with a personalized AI grammar tutor. Our goal is to enhance your language skills, boost your self-confidence, and elevate you to the next level. #11 Lenabo is a dynamic startup pioneering the smart toy industry with a focus on sustainability and technological innovation. The Lenabo Smart Speaker, offers families a versatile and engaging learning experience that reduces toy waste and promotes long-term usability. #12 meal&heal is the first app that identifies intolerances and creates nutritional concepts based on the latest scientific findings and customers' individual data. The digital approach is accompanied by personal support from qualified nutritionists. #13 MediSync AI is dedicated to revolutionizing healthcare communication through advanced artificial intelligence. The core product transforms patient-clinician conversations into structured clinical notes in real-time, drastically reducing administrative burdens for healthcare providers. #14 MindPort GmbH democratizes immersive experiences. This means, the goal is to make the creation of XR content accessible for everyone. The mature and proven software product VR Builder helps enterprises create their own, custom VR applications – in a safe, maintainable, and scalable way. #15 @modulu. is about unlocking brainpower through AI-powered personalized learning. They are combining neuroscience and AI-technology with entrepreneurial experience to offer flexible personalized learning moduls, that democratize the access to individual learning success. #16 MyFrozen makes home cooking and healthy eating quick, easy, and sustainable. With the online configurator, anyone can create a personalized dish or mix from over 130 shock-frozen and kitchen-ready organic ingredients. Stay tuned for the third and last round, which we will present to you tomorrow! **The startups are sorted not randomly, but alphabetically** #top24 #ootbnrw #timefordecisions #foundersfoundation #outoftheboxnrw 

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On the first day of the K5 conference, you can join me on a very special guided tour - the Marketplace Universe Tour at K5 in Berlin. 🤝 It starts on 25 June 2024 (first day of K5) at 4 pm. We will spend a interesting and entertaining hour together with lots of valuable information and contacts! You will get first hand insights from me as a Marketplace expert. I am looking forward to answer your marketplace related questions.  I will introduce you to four great marketplaces and marketplace service partners. I will share with you my stories and insights I have about them and we will meet them at their booth to ask all your questions. I won´t tell you upfront whom we meet. But you can be sure that we will have a insightful and great hour together! You can find all the information about the program here: https://lnkd.in/dMSDhMd5 You definitely want to be part of my guided tour? Then register now in the K5 App (And please note, the number of participants is limited.): Marketplaces Universe Tour: ‘Your journey through Marketplaces and Marketplace Service Partners’ 📅 25 June 2024 🕓 4-5 pm. Looking forward to meet you in Berlin! And if you can´t make it to the tour - just come to me and talk with me at the conference wherever you will see me :) #marketplaces #marktplatzmanager #marketplacemanager #platformbusiness #platform #marktplätze #marketplacebusiness #k5 #ecommerce

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With Kornél Wirth In our last episode of #JETTALKS @Just Eat Takeaway.com - a company owned podcast for growth and #lifelonglearning we are talking about #storytelling. Do you also use stories to transform your meetings from facts exchanges and data actualisations into incubators of engagement & inspiration ;)? #podcasting#storytelling#lifelonglearning

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